Last Thursday, I put myself in a pretty awful situation. It was about 4:30pm, I was hungry…and then I went on Pinterest.
You know how they say you should never go grocery shopping when you’re hungry? Yeah, well you should never go on Pinterest when you’re hungry either.
My mouth watered as I browsed through each recipe, with my only saving grace being that most of the recipes either called for ingredients I didn’t have, or would have taken more time than I wanted to deal with.
But then…I came across Gracie’s recipe for Cake Batter Blondies and all bets were off. I remembered having come across that recipe quite a ways back, but I had totally forgotten about them up until that point.
I already knew that I didn’t have any sprinkles on hand, so the fun “funfetti” look would not have been possible, and what’s the point in that? Then, I came across another variation that she made using Nutella and I realized that that was something I could work with.
Because I didn’t have any Nutella on hand…but I DID have some white chocolate peanut butter…and man oh man did that sound like a delicious combo. Turns out, it is not only delicious…
it is dangerously delicious.
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Batter Bars
(Inspired by Gracie’s Nutella Cake Batter Blondies)
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup white chocolate peanut butter, melted*
- 1/4 egg substitute (or 1 egg, beaten)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
*any regular peanut butter would taste just as good, too!
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl whisk together egg substitute, oil, and peanut butter. Add cake mix (and chips, if using) to the wet mixture and combine (batter will be very thick). Slowly add the milk and stir until just combined.
Place batter in an 8×8 pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 22-25 minutes or just until the edges turn golden. Allow to cool completely (at least 30 minutes) before cutting – the center will otherwise be pretty gooey!
I’d be willing to bet that these would taste phenomenal if they were topped with some White Chocolate Buttercream or Fudgy Frosting, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it…
I already did enough damage on them without making them even more delicious.
Carol @ Lucky Zucca says
Those look incredible!!! I am with you- no Pinterest when hungry!! It might be even more dangerous than the grocery store. :D
Carol @ Lucky Zucca says
PS- I totally pinned these…
Mallory @ Have Your Cake says
is it bad i am salivating over these yet i am allergic to peanuts?! haha!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Oh my goodness! These look amazing. I definitely want to try baking these. :)
Carrie @ Lift Eat Repeat says
Those look sinfully delicious!
Frosting would almost overkill- I bet they are sooo good by themselves! :)
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
These might be my first Easter morning indulgence. :)
Elle says
OMG! That is all… :)
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
Oh wow, those look amazing!
Lauren says
I just tried Gracie’s cake batter blondies a month or so ago and LOVEDDD them (so much that I know better than to make them again anytime soon haha). Trying it with the white chocolate pb…genius and looks awesome!!
Lauren @ Call Me Mrs. Rapp says
Love this! I was looking for a dessert to bring to a family dinner Wednesday. I think I might substitute sugar-free white chocolate pudding since I have a box screaming to be used. Can’t wait to try these!
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
okay, it’s sick how quickly I just mentally perused my pantry for these ingredients and starred that recipe. you made them look so goshdarn good.
if I have a problem, then so be it. I want these in my belly. stat.
Melissa @ Some Sugar Added says
My mouth is watering looking at these!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
Yum! These look fantastic! I’ve actually made Gracie’s cake batter blondies & they’re to die for!
Annie says
I can’t believe I have all the ingredients down to the yellow cake box!
I just calculated the calories at 150 when cut into 12 servings.
Will make it IMMEDIATELY right after I finish my black bean brownies.
P.S. Silly questions: unsweetened vanilla almond milk instead of skim milk is okay right?
Brandi says
Oh my goodness I am making these tonight!! :)
Alaina says
Now I know what to make with my box of cake mix!! :-) Bookmarked! Or pinned. Either way, I’m making these.
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
oh my goodness, i can imagine how dangerously delicious these babies are! ;) i saw the original version of these the other day on lindsay’s blog (in sweetness & in health) as well, and i thought they sounded amazing! i’m loving your version as well… i LOVE white choc peanut butter!
Shannon says
Oooooooooooohhhh, if I switch out the white chocolate peanut butter for regular peanut butter, I can eat these during Lent. Yayyyyyyy! :)
These look awfully tasty.
Alyssa @ fit and fun in third says
I agree… Pinterest is dangerous when hungry!!! Those look amazing though, gonna have to try them out!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
I wish I didn’t see this post, lol. Now I want to make this!!!
Julianna @ Julianna Bananna says
oh my goodness these look DELICIOUS!! i’m drooling right on my keyboard.
and i’m totally with ya on the Pinterest thing – my “recipes to try” board is full of sweet treats and creamy pasta dishes because i always find myself on there when i’m hungry!!
Michelle (Better with Berries) says
Oh my goodness – I automatically love anything involving cake batter! Add white chocolate and PB to the mix? Sounds like heaven :-)
Katie says
These look SO good! This will definitely be the next baking project!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Oh my…Oh my, my, my…
I think I need to pretend I didn’t see this recipe…
Lauren @ Fun, Fit and FAbulous says
Man oh Man these look ridiculously good!!!!!! I just pinned it to try this weekend!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
I’ve only made the original cake batter blondies but they are AMAZING!!! Addictive is an understatement…
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
These look amazing! Dangerous to have in my house!! I’d eat them all!! All I tell ya!!
Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says
You and your PB!! :)
Caroline says
Holy yum! I love peanut butter…I need to try this!
Gracie says
uh YUM!!! You beat me to the peanut butter, miss thang ;) haha. Love the idea of using white chocolate peanut butter…must get on this ASAP!
p.s. long time no talk…hope all is well! XOXO G
Courtney says
Haha, girl, you are a genius. ;)
Yes, it’s been too long! Hope all is well with you too! xoxo
Rebecca says
I’m totally making these… Like tonight. !
Natalie says
I made these tonight and they were AMAZING. I have never tasted anything like them before. It’s a very cool recipe. I expected it to brownie-ish for some reason, and it wasn’t….a pleasant surprise, however! Thanks for sharing this!
honeywhatscooking says
wow, these look amazing Courtney. I love that you didn’t put too much additional fat, like butter and oil. Good stuff!
Erin says
AHHHH. i just made these- omg SO good!!! :) thanks!!
mandee says
i bought white chocolate pb JUST to make these! did you make yours with the white chocolate chips or without?
Courtney says
I don’t think I did…haha, I had to think about that! If I had them on hand I would have, but I think I was out at the time